An indispensable criterion: family

Palomano: the kids' mini-city opens a new playground in Montrouge (92)

Palomano, a go-to destination for kids, rounds out its Île-de-France locations with a new playground in Montrouge, inviting families to live, marvel, and imagine all the possibilities for a few hours.

Free 1980s party in the heart of Paris with a live concert and a costume twist! Registration opens.

The 17th arrondissement is hosting a free street party on Place Richard Baret, Friday, May 29, 2026, from 7:30 p.m. to midnight. Expect a concert, an 80s DJ set, activities for kids, and a costume contest.

Where to see farm animals? Educational farms and livestock farms in and around Paris.

A day at the farm is the sure-fire outing everyone agrees on: so this weekend, this Wednesday, or during the holidays, it's the perfect chance to (re)discover the area’s farms and educational farms.

Visit a fire station for free: 2026 open house dates

Paris and Île-de-France fire stations open their doors for free to aspiring firefighters on sunny days. Plan a visit on select Saturdays and Sundays throughout the year (depending on the station) for an immersive glimpse into the life of firefighters.

What to do in Paris and with kids in Paris, in April 2027? Our family essentials.

In April, in Paris, we’re not about to let things slip by… So what are the best family outings to take the kids along and head out as a family during this spring month of April 2027? Castles, parks, majestic gardens and family-friendly activities await!

May 1st: how to sell lilies of the valley and where to source them around Paris in Île-de-France?

May 1, 2026, Labour Day and a public holiday, also brings the tradition of lily of the valley. Selling or picking these tiny lucky bells in the forests of Île-de-France is a long-standing custom, but it comes with a few rules to know.

Discover Les Bergeries d'Issy, the educational farm in Issy-les-Moulineaux (92)

Just south-west of Paris, in the inner suburbs, the town of Issy-les-Moulineaux boasts a lovely educational farm where the whole family can come and discover the animals, take part in a parent-child workshop or celebrate a birthday... It's a great way to take the kids out to the countryside!

Malowe Nature, permaculture farm and nature activities near Mantes-la-Jolie (78)

On a 6-hectare site bordered by the Vaucouleurs river, Malowe Nature is made up of several natural areas. The site is laid out in such a way as to welcome you comfortably, whether you're alone, with your family or in a group.

La ferme pédagogique de Maisons-Alfort (94), a family-friendly farm where you can see animals

In Maisons-Alfort, in the Val-de-Marne département of France, some amusing boarders welcome you and your family all year round, on Wednesdays and weekends: so head to the town's educational farm for a little country escapade to discover its animals!

The educational farm at Mantes-la-Jolie (78), a free, rural outing in the Yvelines region

In Mantes-la-Jolie, in the Yvelines département, there's an educational farm hidden away on Ile l'Aumône. Free and open to all, it's a great opportunity to take a stroll and discover the animals!

La Ferme Caillard: festive venue, vegetable garden and educational farm in Bondy (93)

In Bondy, in Seine-Saint-Denis, Caillard Farm welcomes you year-round to its semi-urban setting, between the city and nature.

La Ferme de Grignon (78), a free cow and sheep farm visit

In the heart of the Versailles plain, the town of Grignon boasts a huge farm with over 200 dairy cows, 600 ewes, 400 hectares of crops and a dairy. The good news is that the site is open to the public: put on your good shoes and let's go and discover this farm in the Yvelines!

Saint-Denis Open Farm: a nature escape for families near Paris

The open farm in Saint-Denis is like an oasis in the middle of the city: just a few minutes' walk from metro line 13, it's a place where nature seems to have reclaimed its rights, with fields full of vegetables, large greenhouses and, above all, animals.

Sweet and savory cookies: homemade, generously sized cookies in Fontainebleau (77)

On Rue des Sablons in Fontainebleau, in the Seine-et-Marne department, Véronique recently opened a cosy spot to indulge in tasty, big, homemade cookies.

Avon'Ânes, stroll and stroke donkeys just steps from Fontainebleau-Avon station.

In the beautiful Domaine de Bel Ebat, the Avon'Ânes association cares for rescued donkeys and invites you to go for a ride with them.

Yvelines: a park designated as a natural site and its historic island cloaked in wisteria

In the Yvelines, just a short stroll from the RER A, the Parc des Ibis du Vésinet reveals, in late April to early May 2026, its Chinese wisterias in full bloom around a large lake designated a natural site since 1934. We went to explore it, and it’s a true feast for the eyes and a perfect place to recharge.

Val d'Oise: a new light trail planned on the Cergy-Pontoise leisure island

An immersive light festival in Val-d’Oise? That’s what awaits us from All Saints’ Day 2026 through the February 2027 holidays at the Île de Loisirs de Cergy-Pontoise. Here’s the full scoop.

Weekend at Beauval: we tested Les Pagodes and the 2026 updates as a family with two teens

Weekend at Beauval with the family: our review of the Pagodes and the 2026 updates with two teenagers, between an immersive hotel, new territories and the park’s key moments.

Seine-et-Marne: this Royal Garden, listed as a Remarkable Garden, unfolds its sublime rhododendrons with free admission

In Seine-et-Marne, the gardens of the Château de Fontainebleau are in full bloom this spring 2026, showcasing their rhododendron beds. A 130-hectare royal park, listed as a Remarkable Garden, free to enter—you can run, you can dash around (and you can picnic).

Flower weekend at Moulin Jaune: do as you please in this extraordinary and remarkable garden.

Slava Polunin’s renowned garden reopens its doors on May 16 and 17, 2026 in Crécy-la-Chapelle, Seine-et-Marne, for a flower-filled weekend of costumes and picnics along the Grand Morin.